recumpence
1 GW
There is, indeed, a bit if a hole between the high revving RC motors and the larger BMC and similar styles.
Remember, the main reason most people go with RC drives is the small size/high power. That is due to high efficiency as well as high RPM geared down for greater power from such a small motor. Any time you decrease motor RPM you decrease pwer per pound (assuming all other factors are equal). It is not problem making a system for a BMC or other motor. But, the weight is higher while reducing power. That being said, the reliability would be good and it would run quieter because of the lower RPM. It is all a trade-off.
The first thing I am working on is a small RC outrunner system that is 1,000 watts, and about half to 1/3 the weight of my standard reduction, and much smaller. It will also be about 40% to 50% less expensive than a 3210/V4 system. After that, I will turn my attention to other ideas.
Matt
Remember, the main reason most people go with RC drives is the small size/high power. That is due to high efficiency as well as high RPM geared down for greater power from such a small motor. Any time you decrease motor RPM you decrease pwer per pound (assuming all other factors are equal). It is not problem making a system for a BMC or other motor. But, the weight is higher while reducing power. That being said, the reliability would be good and it would run quieter because of the lower RPM. It is all a trade-off.
The first thing I am working on is a small RC outrunner system that is 1,000 watts, and about half to 1/3 the weight of my standard reduction, and much smaller. It will also be about 40% to 50% less expensive than a 3210/V4 system. After that, I will turn my attention to other ideas.
Matt